If you are a Young Professional (any career) and have a passion or interest in photography this is the group for you. One of the main purposes of this group is to create a Community of Young Professionals (mid/late 20s to 30s to 40s to early 50s) who truly enjoy all aspects of photography and are interested in building a photographers community. Please note that the "age range", similar to how other Meet Ups post that their own "age ranges", is not intended to disrespect anyone. Young Professionals from all levels of photographic experience are welcome. Both digital and traditional film photographers are welcome. The atmosphere is positive and upbeat. Bring your digital SLR or film camera and come on a shoot. (Please note that if you are coming to an event and do not have a photo of what you look like up it will be impossible :) for me to find you at the event so I strongly encourage that you post a self photo.) I research lots of different interest topics to find unique and out of the box photo shoots. * Photo Shares * Information on Photo Contests * Attending Photo Exhibits * Luncheons with other photo club members * Photography Workshops * Photo Shoots * Tons of Resources about different photography events and classes happening in the Bay Area * And much more. :) Please join us in this creative adventure. Please check the calendar often as I will be continually adding new and exciting events. There are LOTS of fun events happening regularly with this group so please join us. This is a great group of friendly and talented people. Come join the fun! YOUR MEMBERSHIP WILL KEEP THIS GROUP GOING SO PLEASE SIGN UP AND COME JOIN THE FUN. Please note that if you are a "no show" twice (when you rsvp yes) you will be removed from the group (unless it was an emergency). Meetup charges each organizer $75 every 3 months to run a group. That is almost $400 a year that I personally pay to run our group. Therefore I am kindly asking for $2 or $3 from each member at the time of the event that they participate in. Thanks :) PLEASE NOTE NO REQUESTS TO MARKET YOUR COMPANY, ANNOUNCE YOUR OWN MEETUPS OR YOUR CLASSES WILL BE GRANTED. I AM NOT PAYING $400 A YEAR OUT OF MY POCKET TO DO FREE MARKETING FOR YOU or TO ANNOUNCE YOUR MEETUP ACTIVITIES SO PLEASE DO NOT ASK.- I am surprised how many requests I constantly get for this. If you want to pay the $400 and market my group for free that would be wonderful so please let me know. thanks :)